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Pierre Players Community Theatre enriches, educates and entertains central South Dakota by engaging volunteers and audience members in the process and product of quality theater. Pierre Players is a place for everyone. We are committed to sustaining a diverse, inclusive and equitable space where everyone who walks through the theater doors—patrons, artists, volunteers and vendors—feels valued and respected regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, education or ability. As a community theater, Pierre Players seeks to inspire its community through promoting diverse stories, artists and ideals.

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Now Showing: A Little Piece of Heaven

SHOW DATES: Oct. 22-24 and 28-30, 2021

An unlikely relationship is forged in the quirky tourist shop called “A Little Piece of Heaven.” Restless biker Mike, who works in the shop, finds a friend in the sassy elderly Lily, although their relationship certainly doesn’t start out that way. But there’s something odd about this little shop owned by the equally odd Elizabeth and Henry. Suspicion and disagreement turn to respect and trust in this place where long lost things are finally found.

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2022 Season Lineup

Pierre Players has announced its 2022 season lineup:

Making God Laugh: a dramatic comedy by Sean Grennan

Ordinary Days: a musical by Adam Gwon

The Crucible: a drama by Arthur Miller

'Til Beth Do Us Part: a comedy by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, Jamie Wooten

Upcoming Auditions: Making God Laugh

AUDITION DATE: Dec. 13, 2021

"Making God Laugh" is a dramatic comedy that follows one typical American family over the course of 30 years’ worth of holidays. Starting in 1980, Ruthie and Bill's grown children—a priest, an aspiring actress and a former football star—all return home, where we learn of their plans and dreams as they embark on their adult lives. Auditions will be held on Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, 7 p.m. at the Grand Opera House. There are roles for three males and two females. For more information, contact director Alisa Bousa at 605.280.3700 or ademers@pie.midco.net.

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Thank you to our star sponsors

First Dakota National Bank Pierre First UMC

Support is provided with funds from the State of South Dakota, through the Department of Tourism and the National Endowment for the Arts. Pierre Players is also supported by the United States Regional Arts Resilience Fund Phase 1, an initiative of Arts Midwest and its peer United States Regional Arts Organizations made possible by an anonymous donor.

Pierre Players News

21Sep

Pierre Players to Host Blood Drive

Pierre Players is hosting a community blood drive with Vitalant on Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, from 3:45 to 6:15 p.m. at the Grand Opera House.

Blood is a perishable product that can only come from volunteer blood donors. With someone in the U.S. needing blood every two seconds, blood products must be constantly replenished, according to the Red Cross.

For more information or to make an appointment to donate, call 605.999.8503 or sign up online at Vitalant.org with sponsor code Players.

29Jun

Pierre Players Shifts Start of Season Schedule

Pierre Players Community Theatre (PPCT) will shift the timeframe of its season schedule starting in January 2022.

Pierre Players Board of Governors decided to change its season schedule from one which has typically begun in September and run through August of the following year to one which will begin in January and run through December of the same year.

The change will align PPCT’s seasons with the organization’s fiscal year and calendar year. It will also allow patrons to purchase season memberships in December as holiday gifts for family members or friends before the new season starts.

“Changes to this year’s schedule prompted Pierre Players’ Board of Governors to reassess the season schedule going forward. After much reflection, the Board decided it made sense and the timing was right to align our season schedule and fiscal year with the calendar year,” said PPCT President Alisa Bousa. “We wanted to let our patrons know about this change before our typical membership drive, which in the past began during the summer production.”

PPCT earlier this year had to cancel “A Little Piece of Heaven” due to the pandemic and reschedule the production for this fall. “A Little Piece of Heaven” will still be part of PPCT’s current season, meaning that season members will be able to see the production as part of their 2020-2021 membership.

Pierre Players will announce its 2022 season at its Annual Membership Kickoff/Meeting on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021. Be watching for more details.

19Jun

PPCT Looking to Fill Open Board Seats

Help play a part in the arts! Pierre Players Community Theatre has four open seats on its Board of Governors. Pierre Players is looking for Board members who will be enthusiastic and active in the organization for a three-year term. Those wanting to serve do not need any theatrical experience. They must be able to help the organization set and achieve its growth and development goals, plus help in the Box Office. The deadline to apply is August 2, 2021. Email a letter of interest including a little about yourself and why you are interested in joining Pierre Players Board at info@pierreplayers.com. If you have questions, talk to a current Board member or email Pierre Players.